Need Opinion On 3 Different Buying Options

[GMAN9]

Great Opinions

Thanks to all for your great opinions. Based on everything I've read on this post and in the past....It appears I should stike the 2013 ST-S off my list. I'm somewhat mechanically inclinded...but not at the level to do major changes or fixes to try and make it right. I know there are some that have no problems with their 2013. But I have the worst luck in the world...so I don't think I want to press it. I'm intrigued by the notion of a 2012 RS-S and possibly adding a few accessoies to make it more comfortable. I'm only 5'-10" so it should fit my frame fairly well. I was at Matthews Fun Machines yesterday sitting on the 2013 ST-S....and I just love the riding position. Saving money is always a good thing...but I'm hoping to hold on to my Spyder for a while...so I keep leaning towards the 2014 ST-S. I know patience is a virtue...but I've waited so long...not sure If I can wait until next Fall to see how things pan out for the 2014. Since winter is coming up....I don't guess there is any real way to find out about the heat issues on the 2014 until next spring or summer?

 

[ARtraveler]

#1...wait for positive feedback.....you'll need 6+months of feedback....I have a hard time believing BRP has fixed the heat problems on the 2014....when they can't find solutions/fixes to the 2013's...but 2014's do have the new air flow panels....

#2...be very careful and be ready to spend extra $$$$$$$$$......my ST ran great until about 5000 miles and the thing started having every issue you can think of....BRP is aware of issues and have no fix....

#3...RS or RSS can be customized to change seating position....Corbin Lamonster Cut.....my 2009 RS was customized with risers, Spider pegs/floorboards, Corbin, saddlebags, rear rack, everything you talk about...54,000 miles of general maintenance no big issues.....

good luck in your decision....think long and hard....the heat issues affect everything under the tupperware

:agree: point by point. I am a conservative person when it comes to spending big bucks these days. Option #1 is my favorite. The reports will start coming out and we will find out about the new 2014 RT and engines.

I personally did #3 with both my 2008 and 2009. Put over $6K in farkles on each--and still did not have the RT that I was going for. If you like "sporty" RS is a good machine though. Ended up buying an RT-S premier edition in 2010.

 

[bscrive]

How about some pictures of her bike? :thumbup:

Here you go Bob. This is my wife's, Spidergirl, bike. She is a GOS member.



Here is a list of farkles on the bike.

Audiovox Cruise Control
CHAD 25" adjustable windshield
Glo-Ryders in purple
BRP Comfort seat
Givi bags with signal lights (put in by me)
HMF Exhaust
Juice Box PRO (to be put in next weekend)
Kewl Metal Spider web vent cover
Red seat cowl
Mirror Extensions
Custom Dynamics Day Runners
Custom Dynamics fender LEDs
Custom Dynamics rear center brake light
Custom made 3" handle bar extension (made by me)
Custom made floor boards (made by me)
Kuryakyn Spider pegs and highway peg kit
Drink holder
Can Am Decals
Nelson Riggs tank bag
Various Spider decals
Goldwing Solace handle bar grips
Various LED lighting
BRP Xenon headlights
BahaRon stabilizer bar :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Lazer aligned by Mike and Norm at SpyderQuest :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Probably more to go on when my wife finds other farkles that she wants.

 

[GMAN9]

Still on the fence

Thanks for the photos bscrive...man that looks good. So my next question is...I will be using the bike for transportation back and forth to work in the summer...but I also see me and my wife heading up to the Blue Ridge Parkway a good bit on the weekends...I know you can add a backrest...but do you think that model will be comfortable for her on long rides?

 

[flamingobabe]

The ride for the passenger ST vs. RS/RSS is going to be about the same...the comfort for passenger is RT

 

[bscrive]

Not too sure about the comfort for the passenger. My wife and I have never ridden two up on it. She always rides solo and I have my bike. There are quite a few people on here that do and maybe they will chime in. I know my wife has ridden all day on it and she has never complained that she is sore.